7 Tips To Becoming More Valuable in the Next 12 Months

1. Become More Confident – When you believe in your abilities, others will too. It starts with your body language. Carry yourself with confidence and others will take notice.

2. Ask For More Responsibility – Doing more than your job requires or asking for additional responsibilities shows that you are eager for a promotion. But be sure you are ready to work hard.

3. Share Your Ideas To Improve The Business Or Process- If you have an idea that will add value to your company, speak up. The worst your manager can say is, “no.” At the very least, it shows that you want to contribute.

4. Start Writing Articles (Or Videos) On Social Media – Social media is a great way to tell a broad audience about your goods, services or skills. Create a Facebook page, a LinkedIn profile or a Twitter account. Then regularly post relevant content on topics within your area of expertise.

5. Develop A Blog (WordPress)- Like to write? Why not start a blog? Blogging about industry topics that interest you is yet another way to promote your expertise. Tools such as WordPress make it easy to get started. If you have a website, be sure to add a link to your posts.

6. Network, Network, And Network Again – Attending local networking events can also be useful. When independently promoting yourself, consider offering your services in exchange for goods or services that are useful to you. This is a great way to get a prospect to sample your work without having to commit to a long-term business relationship. If your product or performance exceeds expectations, it is likely you’ll gain a new client — and some referrals.

7. Keep An Ample Supply Of Business Cards On You – In today’s digital world, business cards may seem a bit old-fashioned. Yet they are still one of the most effective marketing tools. Use your card as an opportunity to promote your business.

Executive Summary: Promoting yourself can be a challenge, especially if you are modest. But a little self-confidence can go a long way. Here are some more tips for you:

If your goal is a promotion, take on more responsibility at work.

Speak up if you have a good idea.

Take advantage of social media, blogging and other online tools to get your name and talents noticed by a broader audience.

Self-promotion may take a little work, but the payoff could be a big career boost in the upcoming year.